Whistleblower Hotline

Report fraud, waste and abuse

Examples of reportable offenses include:

Illegal acts: theft, fraud, bribery, and kickbacks

Conflict of interest

Misuse, waste or abuse of property or time

Misappropriation of resources

The Whistleblower Hotline provides Santa Cruz County employees and citizens with a way to report alleged fraudulent activity by Santa Cruz County government employees, misuse of County resources by vendors, contractors or County employees, and significant violations of County policy. Allegations reported over the Hotline are evaluated and investigated.

Confidentiality

The Whistleblower Hotline is a confidential resource to report any wrongdoing, however if your report results in criminal prosecution, you may be called upon to testify and confidentiality may not be maintained.